The 2021 Great British Wildflower Hunt has just begun and this year Plantlife have developed a new, free surveying app ‘Survey123’ so that participants can use their smart phones to collect and submit their wildflower data. Over the sping and summer Plantlife will run four different Hunts with over 70 different iconic British Wildflowers to look out for. This is… Read more →
Monthly Archives: March 2021
Catch up: Tom Blunt on Utilising Native Breeds for Conservation and Regenerative Grazing
On 9th March Tom Blunt, from the Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST), gave a comprehensive overview of the role that native rare breeds can play in conservation and regenerative grazing systems. A large number of different livestock options were discussed including; sheep, goats, cattle, equines and pigs. Tom explained some of the differences between species and breeds and their pros… Read more →
What’s new in Countryside Stewardship for 2022 and are you eligible for GS6 ?
Applications for the 2022 Countryside Stewardship scheme opened on 9th February. There are options for those who’ve never been, or are no longer, in a scheme as well as new “Offers” and Capital grants too. There are several important changes in this round including broadening the options available and making these easier to apply for. There are many grassland options… Read more →
Watch Again: Dr Trevor Dines on Creating a Meadow in the Conwy Valley
Dr Trevor Dines is Plantlife’s botanical specialist. In a recent webinar presentation he talks about his personal experience of creating a wildflower meadow in North Wales. Watch this uplifting, informative and inspirational talk again here. Read more →
Herefordshire Meadows March Newsletter
During February the team at Herefordshire Meadows began visiting the Meadow Makers sites. Each one presents its own unique challenges and opportunities, but overall there is enormous potential to restore more pockets of flower-rich habitat across the county. The 2022 Countryside Stewardship scheme also opened for applications in February and, once again, there were plenty of fascinating webinars. The Meadow… Read more →